Are there sufficient marine crew to operate mooring anchors, DP systems and gangway operations concurrently?
Inspector should check whether there is any limitation on mustering marine qualified personnel to move vessel at short notice.
8.10.1
Are station keeping parameters well publicised and adhered to?
Notices should be placed at Gangway, Control Room and prominently in public areas to remind all personnel of limitations.
8.10.2
Are all cabins either single, two person or 'shift segregated' to ensure no out of hours disturbances?
Operational procedures should ensure that cross shift cabins are avoided and that there is an effective means of planning who is appointed to each cabin. Procedures should also be in place to ensure that male/female segregation is appropriate.
8.10.3
Is a person designated as being in charge of personnel welfare on board?
The identification and contact information should be well publicised to all
8.10.4
Are mess rooms and common rooms clean and tidy with controls ensuring working gear is not worn? 8.10.5
Is there a fixed fire alarm and sprinkler system in accommodation areas?
Verify if alarm and sprinkler systems are tested regularly and if they are included in the Vessel PMS
8.10.6
Are additional regular fire rounds made by crew in all accommodation and service areas?
This should also include temporary accommodation modules.
8.10.7
Is the Flotels/accommodation barge classed as accommodation barge /flotel?
Verify if the flotel/accommodation barge is classed as accommodation barge or if the certificate includes the notation accommodation barge.
8.10.8
Is a POB control system in place?
Are procedures in place to control the POB - registration of passengers upon arrival
8.10.9
Are procedures available to control personnel movements between the flotel and the installation if connected? 8.10.10
Is the person in charge for the POB control trained for his task? 8.10.11
Is there a FME(C)A for the automatic gangway system?
FME(C)A should be independent from the supplier, or endorsed by a classification society or authority.
8.10.12
Has the automatic disconnect of the gangway system been tested to its full extent?
Verify if the system fully retracts/lifts/slews to its extents.
State how frequently this is carried out and when it was last tested.
8.10.13
Is there a functional design document detailing the normal and emergency disconnect operating philosophy of the automatic gangway?
All automatic functions are defined through a logic diagram, or equivalent documentation.
8.10.14
Are the automatic gangway operating limits referenced against vessel motions and metocean conditions, and are they defined within an Activity or Site Specific Operating Guideline (ASOG/SSOG) which defines when gangway operations shall be suspended?
ASOG/SSOG defines in metocean conditions and vessel motion the time to close the gangway, perform a manual disconnect and when to move the defined safe standoff position.
8.10.15
If fitted Is the maintenance of the automatic gangway included in the planned maintenance system of the flotel/accommodation barge?
Verify if planned maintenance is carried out as per PMS system.
8.10.16
If fitted are emergency procedures in place for the disconnection of the gangway?
When are these emergency procedures activated (weather limitations - loss of position - gas alarm) is the disconnection done by remote control or at the gangway? There is no initiation remote control reference of a gangway disconnect where it is automated.
8.10.17
Are specific changing rooms with lockers available in order to allow personnel changing work clothes prior entering the accommodation?
Where are they located - have they direct access to the main deck?
8.10.18
If fitted is the garbage compactor and/or incinerator in good operational condition? 8.10.19
Are smoke/fire detection systems available in all cabins and common places?
Verify if alarm/detection systems are tested regularly and if they are included in the Vessel PMS.
8.10.20
Are public address and audio alarms operational inside the accommodation and common places?
Verify if systems are operational and regularly tested weekly - monthly.
8.10.21
Are the noise level in the accommodation and common areas tested and recorded?
Are measurements carried out at regular intervals monthly - annually - IMO resolution A.468(XII)?
8.10.22
Is evidence available that all materials used in the accommodations and common place are fire retardant? 8.10.23
Is the available cabin space and layout in line with regulations?
Available space should be in function of the number of occupants of the room ILO 92 regulations.
8.10.24
If fitted are additional temporary accommodation modules connected to the central sewage system of the unit?
Verify if there is a connection to the central sewage system and if the additional units are included in the certification of the unit.
8.10.25
If fitted are spread mooring systems controlled from a central permanently manned control room?
Are the different mooring systems directly visible or are CCTV systems in place - what is the manning of the control room.
8.10.26
Additional Comments
If the Inspector has comments in respect of the subject matter covered by the Chapter additional to those which the Inspector may make in response to the specific questions in the Chapter, the Inspector should include such additional comments in this section.
Does the vessel/unit have a competence/training matrix that addresses pipe laying and support operations?
Spot check training, experience and certification records carried by personnel/crew
8.11.1
Does the vessel/unit have a competence/training matrix that addresses maintenance activities associated with the pipe laying equipment?
Spot check training, experience and certification records carried by personnel/crew
8.11.2
Are the Abandonment and Recovery winch(es) fully operational and are wires certified?
Check inspection records and wire certification.
8.11.3
Is the pipe tensioning equipment fully operational and has it been subjected to a FME(C)A? 8.11.4
Are all load monitoring devices and alarm systems in good order and regularly tested?
Check test records and alarm panels for isolations.
8.11.5
Is pipe lay control system integrated/connected with vessel/unit's bridge?
Do navigators/DPOs have displays showing operational status in relation to vessel/unit's position, and do pipe lay ops personnel have full information on vessel/unit's track and propulsion status?
8.11.6
Are there voice communication systems available for the pipe lay system and are they in good order?
There should be at least two independent systems in place
8.11.7
Are video monitoring facilities for critical positions/operations of the pipe lay system in good order?
Monitors should be at Lay Control and bridge conning position if vessel/unit's movement is critical
8.11.8
Are local emergency stops for the pipe lay system available, in good order and regularly tested?
Check test records.
8.11.9
If fitted is the pipe lay system data logger operational and in good order? 8.11.10
Are all pipe lay equipment design, operational procedures and maintenance manuals available aboard, including a valid FME(C)A?
Check that all manuals and instructions are current and in a language understood by the crew.
8.11.11
Are all pipe laying operations formally risk assessed? 8.11.12
Does the vessel have project-specific contingency plans relating to pipe laying activities?
Plans should include actions in case of pipe buckling or other damage during pipe laying.
8.11.13
Are all components of the pipe laying system included in the vessel/unit's planned maintenance system?
Inspector should verify that the specialised equipment, such as the Abandonment and Recovery Winch, the pipe tensioning equipment, the stinger, the firing line conveyor system and the ancillary make up facilities are included in the planned maintenance system. Ancillary make up facilities include welding stations, x-ray and NDT equipment and coating equipment.
8.11.14
Does the vessel carry a full set of operating and maintenance manuals for the specialised equipment required for pipe laying operations?
Check that manuals are in a language understood by the crew.
8.11.15
Are critical spare parts clearly identified and available on board or at short notice? 8.11.16
Are hang-off platforms and other working platforms in good order?
If retro-fitted or a temporary arrangement, check whether Class approved.
8.11.17
Is personnel access along pipe-laying working deck accessible and in good order?
Access should be provided at key points, with good visibility, lighting, anti-skid flooring and protection from falls.
8.11.18
Additional Comments
If the Inspector has comments in respect of the subject matter covered by the Chapter additional to those which the Inspector may make in response to the specific questions in the Chapter, the Inspector should include such additional comments in this section.
Does the vessel/unit have a competence/training matrix that addresses cable laying and support operations?
Spot check training, experience and certification records carried by personnel/crew
8.12.1
Does the vessel/unit have a competence/training matrix that addresses maintenance activities associated with the cable laying equipment?
Spot check training, experience and certification records carried by personnel/crew
8.12.2
Are all cable laying facilities and equipment properly maintained and in good order?
Relevant equipment includes: - loading shutes
- loading tensioners
- loading winches/back tension winches - carousels/baskets/reels
- drive systems
- dividing/packing system
- pick-up arms and reeling controllers - feeding shutes and radius controllers - overboarding shutes/radius controllers - laying tensioner systems.
8.12.3
Are the Abandonment and Recovery winch(es) fully operational and are wires certified?
Check inspection records and wire certification/identification.
8.12.4
Are all load monitoring devices and alarm systems in good order and regularly tested?
Check test records and alarm panels for isolations
8.12.5
Are hang-off platforms and other working platforms in good order?
Note: if retro-fitted or a temporary arrangement, check whether Class approved.
8.12.6
Is personnel access along lay spread route and on carousel in good order?
Access should be provided at key points, with good visibility, lighting, anti-skid flooring and protection from falls
8.12.7
Is cable lay control system integrated/connected with vessel/unit's bridge?
Do navigators/DPOs have displays showing operational status in relation to vessel/unit's position, and do cable Ops personnel have full information on vessel/unit's track and propulsion status?
8.12.8
Are there voice communication systems available for the cable lay system and are they in good order?
There should be at least two independent systems in place
8.12.9
Are video monitoring facilities for critical positions/operations of the cable lay system in good order?
Monitors should be at Lay Control and bridge conning position if vessel/unit's movement is critical
8.12.10
Are local emergency stops for the cable lay system available, in good order and regularly tested?
Check test records.
8.12.11
If fitted are remote reading draft gauges operating correctly? 8.12.12
Are all cable lay equipment design, operational procedures and maintenance manuals available aboard, including a valid FME(C)A?
Check that all manuals and instructions are current and in a language understood by the crew.
8.12.13
Do the manuals contain a wide range of contingency procedures for credible scenarios?
These should include emergency situations and limited functionality situations (power generation; vessel manoeuvrability and cable lay equipment problems
8.12.14
Are all cable lay operations formally risk assessed? 8.12.15
Are all components of the cable laying system included in the vessel/unit's planned maintenance system?
Check maintenance and test records.
8.12.18
Does the vessel carry a full set of operating and maintenance manuals for the specialised equipment required for cable laying operations?
Check that all maintenance instructions are current and in a language understood by the crew.
8.12.19
Are critical spare parts clearly identified and available on board or at short notice? 8.12.20
Additional Comments
If the Inspector has comments in respect of the subject matter covered by the Chapter additional to those which the Inspector may make in response to the specific questions in the Chapter, the Inspector should include such additional comments in this section.
8.12.99